M-Level Programme

General

St Mary's has a strong record in teacher education. Our Masters programme is supported by positive feedback from students and has been approved by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education which has commended it for its quality and excellence and for its contribution to the education profession.

Quality Assurance

In November 2001 the Masters level provision in St. Mary’s University College was the subject of scrutiny by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA). The QAA reviews the provision of courses in all Universities in the UK. The subject review was carried out during the period 5-8 November 2001.  We are delighted to inform you that St. Mary’s received maximum scores in all areas of provision and thus the maximum overall score of 24 points was awarded. This is an outstanding achievement and one that is not common. The result of the review is a clear recognition of the high quality of provision offered by St. Mary’s University Colleges Masters level programme. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education has therefore approved our Masters level programme and commended it for its quality and excellence and for its contribution to the education profession. We are proud to add this seal of approval to our excellent existing track record.

Features of the Programme

• Part time study.

• Modular Programme based on two semesters per year.

• Classes are usually held in the early evening.

• Students have up to five years to complete the programme.
• No formal written examinations.
• Assessment is by written coursework assignments.
• Credit transfer may be available for previous masters level study.
• Accreditation for non-masters level qualifications may be available through a bridging process.

Specialist Options available this Academic Year at St. Mary’s University College

The following specialist options are available for students joining the programme :

• Curriculum Development and Primary Education
• Early Years Education
• Educational Management and School Organisation
• English and Literacy in the Curriculum
• Inclusive Education
• Special Education

Qualifications

Students may exit the programme with one of three qualifications:

• Advanced Certificate in Education (AdvCertEd)
• Diploma in the Advanced Study of Education (DASE)
• Masters Degree. (MEd)

Application Procedures

If you would like to find out more about the M-Level course see Course Information in the Academic section, Faculty of Education.

Details of how to apply to St. Mary’s courses are contained in the Application Procedure section (use the navigation menu on the left hand side of this page ).